CSCS Board of Directors

About the School Board

 

CSCS has a 5-9 member Board composed of both parents and community members. Board members bring a wide range of experience and skills to aid in the governance of the school, including education, legal, business, engineering, web development, publishing, real estate and finance backgrounds.

 

The Board works in partnership with the school’s leadership committees and administrators to advance Cottonwood’s Equity Action Plan, as well as supporting the overall governance of the school, including approving and overseeing the annual budget, engaging with teachers and families, and facilitating events that enrich the school-community. 

 

The first term on the Board is one year; after that Board members can serve up to two terms of two years each. Diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds is valued on the School Board. 

 

The CSCS board values input and support from the community. Please consider attending any of the monthly meetings or email us at board@thecottonwoodschool.org

Join the Board

 

Please review our Board of Directors expectations and time commitments:

  • Attend a monthly Board meeting,
  • Participate on at least one Board committee which includes communications and occasional meetings outside of the monthly Board meeting
  • Actively support and contribute to CSCS Equity Action Plan work and goals
  • Host and attend Work Party in August, Back to School Night in September, Open House in March
  • Support and attend community events
  • Attend the auction/Spring Fundraiser
  • Support our charter renewal (not until 2033)
  • Attend the annual ODE site visit day – round table and classroom observations
  • Host staff get togethers twice a year for teachers to share projects and get to know the board.

 

If you are interested in joining the Board, please complete this short form and a board member will follow up to discuss opportunities with you.

Current Board Members

Jill Charno

 

Jill Charno

Board Member

Matthew Claudel

 

Matthew Claudel

Board Member

Julia Jarrett

 

Julia Jarrett

Board Member

Alicia Moody

 

Alicia Moody

Secretary

Kyle Roy

 

Kyle Roy

Treasurer

Marisela Van Sickle

 

Marisela Van Sickle

Chair

Public Board Meetings

 

CSCS School Board Meeting Details

 

The School Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted below. The Cottonwood community and general public is welcome and encouraged to join! Meetings are in-person at the school, with Zoom links available if requested. If you have any questions, please email board [at] thecottonwoodschool.org.

 

Next Meeting

 

Date: Wed, Sept. 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Agenda: TBA
RSVP: To help us accommodate seating or virtual access, please let us know you plan to attend by emailing us in advance.

 

Board Meeting Minutes

 

CSCS School Board Meeting Minutes can be found in the archive or you can email us to request others.

Board Committees for 23-24

 

Strategic Planning & Policies

 

Board leads: Kyle
Next meeting: TBD; Please email Kyle to join a meeting or the committee
Committee work for 23-24:

  • Strategic planning for the school
  • Equity Action Plan
  • Policy Work (with OSBA)
  • Community / Staff / Board relations
  • Financial planning

 

Fundraising & Marketing

 

Board leads: Mari, Jill
Next meeting: TBD; Please email Mari to join a meeting or the committee
Committee work for 23-24:

  • Supporting Friends of Cottonwood with fundraising events including Move For the Arts and the auction
  • Developing annual fundraising plan

 

Facilities & Real Estate

 

Board leads: Matthew
Next meeting: TBD
Committee work for 23-24:

  • Annual facilities analysis and repair management
  • Support facility search
  • In-building technology support

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